Former MI6 head Sir Richard Moore reveals Vladimir Putin issued a chilling missile threat against the UK in a 2022 Istanbul meeting if British weapons continued to flow into Ukraine, exposing the Kremlin's desperation.
Vietnam is strategically deepening its diplomatic and economic partnership with Russia, navigating complex global alliances after President Vladimir Putin's recent high-profile visit to Hanoi, which drew international scrutiny.
Tragic death of 22-year-old Palestinian footballer Mohammed Dwedar in an Israeli bombardment of Rafah sparks international outcry and mourning across the football community.
EXCLUSIVE: A Russian drone's brazen violation of Romanian and Hungarian airspace triggers emergency NATO consultations and urgent calls for bolstered air defences, raising fears of a deliberate escalation on the alliance's eastern flank.
A horrific cable car disaster on Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest mountain, has left three tourists dead and nine injured after a cable snapped, sending cabins crashing onto rocks. Emergency services continue rescue operations amid treacherous conditions.
The UK government has called in the Russian ambassador after a diplomatic vehicle was targeted in Warsaw. The FCDO condemns the 'unacceptable' act and reaffirms its support for Poland and Ukraine.
Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.
US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.
A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East coast has triggered urgent tsunami warnings for the region, with alerts issued for Hawaii and wider Pacific areas. Authorities are urging immediate coastal evacuation.
Oscar-winner Sean Penn has launched a scathing critique of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, labelling a joke about Vladimir Putin a 'soft betrayal' of American integrity and highlighting the perils of trivialising authoritarianism.
A direct Israeli airstrike has obliterated Gaza's only museum, the Rafah Museum of Palestinian Heritage, destroying priceless artefacts and erasing a vital repository of Palestinian history and identity.
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.
Exclusive: A targeted Israeli airstrike in Doha's diplomatic quarter sparks a major international incident, threatening fragile ceasefire negotiations and regional stability. Details emerge of the unprecedented attack on a Hamas official.
Qatar's foreign ministry confirms Israeli airstrike on Hamas official in Gaza, threatening fragile ceasefire negotiations and hostage release talks amid escalating regional tensions.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Vladimir Putin's chilling new Arctic stronghold, designed to withstand nuclear strikes and house top officials in a doomsday scenario. Deep dive into Russia's most secure facility.
Qatar issues a stern warning, accusing Israel of a 'barbaric' airstrike that targeted its Gaza ceasefire mediation office. The attack threatens to derail fragile truce talks and hostage negotiations, escalating tensions in the region.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns a devastating Israeli airstrike on Qatari soil, triggering a major diplomatic crisis. Downing Street denies prior knowledge, sparking accusations of a catastrophic intelligence failure and straining UK-Israel relations
Exclusive video from Doha captures the moment Israeli missiles strike Qatari territory, sending terrified residents running for cover. The unprecedented attack marks a severe escalation in regional tensions.
President Zelensky shares devastating video showing bodies strewn across a village square after a Russian missile strike targeted civilians waiting in line for financial payments.
Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.
High-stakes diplomatic meeting unfolds as former President Donald Trump declares readiness to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, signalling a potential major shift in US foreign policy.
Israeli forces have demolished a central Gaza City tower block in a significant intensification of military operations. The multi-storey structure, housing media offices and businesses, was razed, raising major concerns over the unfolding humanitarian cri
French President Emmanuel Macron discloses a shocking private conversation with Donald Trump, alleging the former US President proposed a deal to block US aid to Ukraine unless Russia agreed to end the conflict. The revelation raises serious questions abo
Australia has issued a formal diplomatic rebuke to Iran, summoning its chargé d'affaires in Canberra following a 'reckless and indiscriminate' airstrike on Baghdad. The attack, which Iran claimed targeted an Israeli 'spy headquarters', has escalated regio
A harrowing documentary about a young girl killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza received a monumental 10-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, with the audience waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Free Palestine'.
Exclusive report details Donald Trump's alleged secret peace plan for Ukraine, involving significant territorial concessions to Russia. Leaked maps and insider sources reveal a proposal that would redraw borders in Putin's favour, bypassing Kyiv and causi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned Russian officials over the death of Alexei Navalny during a fiery encounter at the G20 summit in Brazil, demanding answers and accountability.